Vows made at the altar years before
promises created around rings they wear
a couple together through their golden years
through sickness and in health
they still hold hands
losing children to drug addictions, mental illness and loss
their bond has been tested to its core
they kiss, hug, love
they still hold hands
grey hair, wrinkles, heart attacks, strokes
they still hold hands
anniversaries, birthdays, reunions
hearing loss, blindness, Alzheimer’s, dementia
they still hold hands
Beautiful imagery here along with the repetition. I love this line, “their bond has been tested to its core” – as it seems all good relationships have passed this test! Nicely done – makes me want to still be holding hands decades from now.
Thanks I appreciate couples who continue holding hands.